Mauricio Ignacio Ibáñez Guzmán (born in 1984 in Valparaíso) is a musician, songwriter, guitar player, music producer and solo artist currently based in Santiago, Chile. A rock guitarist at heart, he explores different genres of rock, metal and much more. His favorite genres are progressive rock/metal, art rock, alternative/space rock, melancholic pop rock, ambient, new-age and certain sub-genres of electronic music. A Bachelor of Music and Sound at UNIACC (Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación) and alumni of LACM (Los Angeles College of Music), he first picked up the electric guitar at age 16 in 2000 and started writing and producing his own material in 2005. Heavily influenced by progressive metal in his early twenties by bands like Dream Theater and Opeth, he would later incorporate the essence of Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Anathema and others into his songwriting a few years later. In 2016 he started his main career as a musical artist with his first solo album. In 2019 he started a parallel career as Vocaloid producer Vocalord-P. He works mostly with Rin and Len Kagamine. Mauricio owns a fully equipped recording studio with a control room and an instruments room called “The Music Lair Studios” where he has recorded and produced the entirety of his catalog. In 2023, Mauricio started yet another musical project as the Youtaite “Kazuya Hidemura” on YouTube.
In 2024, Mauricio Ibáñez has deepened his engagement with social issues, actively advocating for the LGBT and transgender communities. His support is not just verbal; it is evident in his music, where he incorporates themes that celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Mauricio’s platform has become a space for promoting understanding and acceptance, reflecting his belief in the power of art to foster social change. Through his actions and his art, Mauricio is committed to championing the rights and visibility of marginalized communities, using his influence to inspire and enact positive change.